The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2378] From: Mr Alexander Dunlop (Sanders, Saunders) / To: Mr Govan / Regarding: Mr Govan (Patient) / 1 December 1783 / (Incoming)
Letter from Alexander Dunlop to Mr Govan, supplying a list of medicines he has already been described for his condition so that the doctor 'may order something further'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2378 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1433 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 1 December 1783 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from Alexander Dunlop to Mr Govan, supplying a list of medicines he has already been described for his condition so that the doctor 'may order something further'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1615] |
Case of Mr Govan who has an obstinate stomach disorder. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:591] | Author | Mr Alexander Dunlop (Sanders, Saunders) |
| [PERS ID:4998] | Addressee | Mr Govan |
| [PERS ID:4998] | Patient | Mr Govan |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:591] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Alexander Dunlop (Sanders, Saunders) |
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On the other side I have written down
all the medicines you have got for this most obstinate disorder of
your stomach -- I have not mentioned any of the your Symptoms
because you can describe them to the Doctor very fully yourself
You will please to let him know what you have got, that he may
order something further
Dear Sir
I am Yours Sincerely
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Mr Govan has tried at different times the following medicines
for his Complaints --
Tonic powders - Bark & preparations of Steel. Prescription
was several times repeated
Strengthing pills - Extract of Bark - Gentian & Steel -
Infusion of Bark in Lime water. ---
[Page 3]
Mr Govan
Mr. Govan
December 1783
V. XV. P.339
Diplomatic Text
On the other side I have written down
all the medicines you have got for this most obstinate disorder of
your stomach -- I have not mentioned any of the your Symptoms
because you can describe them to the Doctor very fully yourself
You will please to let him know what you have got, that he may
order something further
Dr Sir
I am Yours Sincerely
[Page 2]
Mr Govan has tried at different times the following medicines
for his Complaints --
Tonic powders - Bark & preparations of Steel. Presc
was several times repeated
Strengthing pills - Extrac of Bark - Gentian & Steel -
Infusion of Bark in Lime water. ---
[Page 3]
Mr Govan
Mr. Govan
Decr. 1783
V. XV. P.339
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